How to travel from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Jindabyne and Hervey Bay is around 1,360km (845 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hervey BayJindabyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cooma (OOM) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Distance1,628km (1,011 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).

The distance between Jindabyne and Hervey Bay is around 1,360km (845 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,300km (808 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Jindabyne and Hervey Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Cooma (OOM) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand G, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Hervey Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jindabyne and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Cooma (OOM) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Cooma (OOM) and and arrive into Hervey Bay (HVB).

The closest major airport to Hervey Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay. Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jindabyne and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,628km (1,011 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$975 ($655).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Jindabyne to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
A$745($500)
on demand1,360km (845 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 20m
A$975($655)
twice daily1,401km (870 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$240($160)
once a week1,815km (1,128 miles)
Bus via Sydney1 day 8h
A$225($150)
once daily1,918km (1,192 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 6h
A$280($190)
6 times a week1,915km (1,190 miles)
Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train1 day 7h
A$240($160)
6 times a week1,947km (1,210 miles)
Drive
18h 5m
A$310($205)
on demand1,628km (1,011 miles)

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Airports near Hervey Bay

The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Hervey Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Hervey Bay